APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 123
Topic #: 4

A company is transitioning from a make-to-stock production environment to a finish-to-order production environment. Which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur as a result of the transition?

AInventory levels will be increased.

BLess training will be required in the distribution centers.

CPlanning or phantom bills of material will be created.

DForecasts will become more detailed.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Geraldine at Mar 31, 2026, 04:57 AM

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Avery

18 days ago

Agree, planning bills of material will be crucial in this shift.

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Yolande

23 days ago

I think forecasts will definitely need to be more detailed.

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Gracia

1 month ago

I’m leaning towards C as well, but I wonder if they might actually need more training in the centers instead of less.

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Tamesha

2 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think D makes sense because detailed forecasts would help in a finish-to-order setup.

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Gerald

2 months ago

I remember a practice question about training needs in distribution centers. I feel like C could be a possibility since they might need new planning processes.

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Eliseo

2 months ago

I think the transition to finish-to-order means they won't need as much inventory, so maybe A is wrong?

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